Job description

Be a difference maker! Join the Winter Park Housing Authority (WPHA) Team!

The Winter Park Housing Authority (WPHA) is committed to helping low-income families and individuals find and keep safe, sanitary, non-discriminatory, attractive, and affordable homes in nurturing Winter Park communities. WHPA strives to support tenants in achieving the stability and peace of mind to reach their goals and achieve greater self-sufficiency. To learn more about WHPA please visit www.Winterparkha.org.

At WHPA we are committed to providing our team members with a work life balance that is flexible and increases their quality of life.! That’s why we offer generous paid time off and highly competitive compensation packages. Having quality time away from work is as important to us as your time spent supporting the WHPA community.

What we Offer:

• 13 Vacation Days, 15 Sick Days, 12 Paid Mental Health Days (we are closed every 3rd Friday), 11 Paid Holidays
• 401k with 3% Company Match
• Excellent, Affordable Health Care, Vision, Dental, STD, Voluntary Life Insurance Benefits
• Excellent Employer Paid benefits including Group Life Insurance, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance, Educational Assistance
• The opportunity to make a difference!

What We Are Looking For:

The WPHA team is seeking a Leasing Specialist.

As a Leasing Specialist, you are the first impression for our potential residents. For you it’s not just a job, it’s a career and you understand that for our residents, it’s not just an apartment, it’s their home. You love interacting with all types of people and have a passion for creating unique, personal and exceptional experiences.

In this role you will:

• Models and exhibits the WPHA values of Servant Heart, Excellence, Teamwork and Creativity.
• Greet prospective residents, completes guest card information, establishes program eligibility, determines needs and preferences, conducts sales tours of the community and specific apartments while communicating features and benefits and secures applications from qualified persons. Prepares and qualifies applications for approval based on properties rental criteria and program requirements.
• Maintains awareness of local market conditions, competitors and trends through active market surveys and physically shopping the properties competition.
• Accepts rental applications, conducts screening of applicants, applies selection criteria, and prepares application with recommendation for Manager’s approval.
• Assists Manager with regular property inspections including pre-move/in and post-move/out apartment inspections.
• Assists with the development and administration of resident programs which contribute to and enhances a community of quality living.
• Prepare and communicate all resident communications including preparing and distributing resident newsletters.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

What You Need:

• Possession of a associates degree in management for business administration, real estate or related field from an accredited college or university; and/or
• 2 year’s experience in leasing and administration of Property Management
• Prior affordable housing leasing experience preferred
• Proven organizational and communication skills required
• Ability to work independently from general instructions
• Must be proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• This position requires a valid Florida driver’s license and the ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening

If you’re interested in joining our team and helping us execute the WHPA mission of “providing attainable housing in a nurturing community where residents have access to resources.” Please Apply Now.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We care about your health and safety. We are committed to maintaining a clean work environment and utilize air scrubbers, sanitizing equipment as well as provide PPE to all employees.

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Customer Service: 2 years (Required)
• Property leasing: 2 years (Required)
• Affordable Housing: 2 years (Required)
• Tax Credit: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person

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